John I. Wallace was elected to office in 2011. With a background in law enforcement spanning 24 years, Sheriff Wallace had been named the Chief of Police in Madison, Indiana in 2008. Prior being named Chief, Wallace was a Detective for eight years. As Chief, Wallace resurrected the D.A.R.E. Program, K9 Program, implemented Neighborhood Watches, expanded the bike patrols and developed a local Emergency Response Team.

Chief Deputy -David Thomas

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy is David Thomas. With a background in law enforcement and security; Chief Deputy Thomas brings over 31 yeas of combined experience to the Sheriff’s Office. By focusing on administrative services, Chief Deputy Thomas will help to increase public service and eliminate some administrative assignments other officers.

Jail Information

Jail Commander: Linda Pietrykowski
Deputy Jail Commander: John Bible
Inmates of the Jefferson County Jail will have several privileges including visitation, telephone, commissary and others. The inmates conduct while incarcerated will determine where they are housed and which privileges and programs they may be eligible for while incarcerated.

County Information

Jefferson County, Indiana , is on the north bank of the Ohio River, is as much of a delight to visitors today as it was to settlers two centuries ago. Historic Madison, Hanover and the towns and farms of the county still retain their rich American Heritage. Historic architecture provides a colorful backdrop to a successful community for business farming, small industry and education. Entertainment abounds. Festivals, music and theater, sports, hydroplane racing, and hometown celebrations are enjoyed in an agreeable climate with friendly folks.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Effective January 1, 2006, the form titled “Indiana Operator’s Vehicle Crash Report”(commonly known as the
SR21) will become the responsibility of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles(BMV). For collisions occurring after
December 31, 2005, the operator of a vehicle involved in a motor vehicle accident will be required to send the
form to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles instead of the Indiana State Police. The Bureau has slightly “revised” the
form to better identify who is actually insured on the form. The new form is titled “Indiana Operator’s Proof of
Insurance/Crash Report” and is State Form 52441. This new form is to be properly completed and sent to:

The mission of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is to protect and serve the community’s quest for a peaceful and safe existence, free from fear, and with democratic values applied equally to all citizens..More